Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Walgreens and the Express Scripts program

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you aware of Express Scripts program and how is it affecting Walgreens? If no, you might find interesting information in this post. The recent history revealed that during the past year Walgreens negotiated with Express Scripts in order to continue as a member its pharmacy provider network. They did not come up with an agreement. Therefore, since Jan 1st, 2012 Walgreens is no longer a member of Express Scipts’ pharmacy provider network. Affected by this are only patients with certain prescription insurance plans managed by Express Scripts. This means that patients covered by Express Scripts not only have to change pharmacy but, in many cases, they have to drive farther to find a pharmacy to get their prescription filled. And it might occur during inconvenient hours. But what is Walgreens doing to help customers? Actually, Walgreens does many things: They offer a special discount on annual membership for its Prescription Savings Club, the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens For $10 a year, a family membership covers everyone in the immediate family, including a spouse, dependents aged 22 and younger. Moreover, it includes pets as well. Individuals can also apply for $5. Join and receive discount prices on your prescriptions. It should also be mentioned that you can save on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic medications. Additional discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies are available. And last but not least, bonuses are there for you when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photo finishing services. Walgreens is present on social media: you can like Walgreens on Facebook Walgreens on Facebook and follow Walgreens on Twitter @Walgreens. Walgreens on Twitter